The Critical Thinker Podcast is a platform where I explore what it means to be an independent critical thinker. The content in the podcast varies from episode to episode, but it’s organized around the idea that there are five principle components, or “pillars”, of critical thinking, and that all of these components need to be developed and brought to bear when reasoning about specific topics and when attempting to persuade through argumentation.
Below I’ve collected the first group of video podcast episodes that address the question “why does critical thinking matter?”.
Note:
1. I’ve modified the URL for the podcast and tutorials site a couple of times since these episodes were produced, so some of the URL links in the videos are out-dated.
2. ALL the podcast episodes are free, they’re not protected content.
1. Why Does Critical Thinking Matter? | 1. Self-Defense (8:06)
2. Why Does Critical Thinking Matter? | 2. Personal Empowerment (6:45)
3. Why Does Critical Thinking Matter? | 3. Liberal Democracy and Civic Duty (9:14)
4. Why Does Critical Thinking Matter? | 4. Philosophical Wisdom (11:28)
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